PatchTheCVECVE-2023-0644: The Push Notifications for WordPress by PushAssist WordPress plugin through 3.0.8 does not sanitise and escape
CVE-2023-0644 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting push notifications. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Push Notifications for WordPress by PushAssist WordPress plugin through 3.0.8 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before outputting them back in pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-05-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-0644?
push notifications: upgrade to newer than 3.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-0644 being exploited?
CVE-2023-0644 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-0644 affect?
CVE-2023-0644 affects push notifications. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Push Notifications for WordPress by PushAssist WordPress plugin through 3.0.8 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before outputting them back in pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against hi
How urgent is CVE-2023-0644?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference